💬 European Commission spokesperson Guillaume Mercier stated during a briefing that Ukraine’s integration process into the EU involves gradual inclusion in the Single Market, which will allow the country to adapt to European legislation even before official membership
Source: Censor.NET
🛠️ According to him, the path to EU membership will involve not only reforms but also active economic integration through mechanisms similar to the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) Agreement. Such cooperation already exists with Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkan countries
🔋 Key areas of cooperation between Ukraine and the EU include energy, transport, financial, and digital sectors. Full energy integration is planned by 2027, along with the introduction of new priorities such as reducing roaming tariffs, standardizing products, and simplifying industrial trade
💡 The European Commission has already proposed a special energy support package for Ukraine, as well as financing through the Ukrainian Fund in the EU budget until 2027